About me

Good nutrition is the foundation for good health. My aim is to help each of my clients to optimise their health and improve their quality of life. I am committed to evidence-based practice of the highest standard, and regulation of the nutritional therapy profession.

How can I help You?We are all unique, and we therefore all have different nutritional and dietary needs. My clients seek nutritional therapy for many different reasons. Many of my clients have complex health histories and have experienced chronic ill health, and are looking for help with recovery. I also work with clients looking to optimise their health, perhaps being aware of risk factors and family history, or complex health issues that affect their sports performance.

What To ExpectBefore your first session I will ask you to fill in a detailed questionnaire so I can learn about you and your history. Important aspects of your health that I consider include your family history, personal health history, your current diet and lifestyle. Any medications or other treatments you have, or recently had, are very important to note, so that my recommendations do not interfere with other care you are receiving. I use functional and nutrigenetic testing where appropriate, to guide nutritional care.

I will then create a bespoke food plan for you, taking into account your lifestyle and preferences. I work on the principle of Food First, which means that nutritional supplements are only recommended as a support, not instead of the right diet.

Training, qualifications & experience

BSc(Hons) Biochemistry, University of London

MSc Microbiology, University of London

Nutritional Therapy Diploma

Nutritional Therapy Council Certificate of Competence

Herbal Medicine Diploma

PGCE for Further and Higher Education

Professional Doctorate in Health Sciences, University of Westminster

MembershipsMember of the Nutrition SocietyFellow of the Royal Society of MedicineChartered Biologist and Member of the Royal Society of BiologyMember of the British Society for Integrative Oncology

ExperienceBefore working in nutritional therapy I had over 20 years experience in biomedical sciences in microbiology research, clinical diagnostics, human tissue banking and medical technology including parenteral nutrition. This extensive health sciences knowledge and experience enables me to work effectively with clients with complex health pictures.

Professional developmentI have completed the professional doctoral programme at the University of Westminster, researching the practice of nutritional therapy for people affected by cancer.

I am Chair of the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC), the accreditation body for the profession, and serve as a Trustee of the Research Council for Complementary Medicine (RCCM).

* If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have one of the medical conditions starred above, you should consult your GP
for advice, diagnosis and treatment and always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies,
treatments or making any major changes in your diet or exercise programme.

Fees

I offer appointments at my Midhurst or London clinics, or home visits within 10 miles of my Midhurst practice, where needed. Please contact me directly for information about my fees.

Further information

TestingI provide Nutrigenetic testing and functional medicine testing, and also integrate the use of herbs with nutritional therapy where appropriate.